Alright, South Jersey, October is officially here, and that crisp air means it’s time to trade those pumpkin spice lattes for something a little stronger! We’ve got a killer lineup of live music, good vibes, and plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy our local spots this weekend, from Friday right through Sunday. Get ready to kick off the month right!
Things are already heating up Thursday, October 1st, so if you’re looking to start the weekend early, we’ve got you covered:
- Catch Lecompt over at Chickie’s & Pete’s.
- Uncle Johns Band will be jamming out at Southwood.
Rolling into Friday, October 2nd, the tunes keep coming! Grab your crew and head out for some great local talent:
- Poor Mouth Henry is bringing the good times to Dadz.
- You can find It Is What It Is rocking The Pour House.
Saturday, October 3rd is looking packed with awesome live music across South Jersey. No excuses to stay in!
- Enjoy Dinamics at Gourmet Italian Cuisine.
- Jimi & The Jammerz will be playing at The Dog House.
- Check out Shayds of Gray at Southwood Bar & Grill.
- Poor Mouth Henry is back, this time at The Station Bar & Grill.
- Get a dose of Shot of Southern at P.J. Whelihan’s.
And let’s not forget about your Sunday, October 4th plans! Wind down your weekend with some fantastic acts:
- Crickets & Cicadas will be at The Pic-A-Lilli Inn.
- The legendary Goodman Fiske takes the stage at The Wonder Bar.
- It Is What It Is makes another appearance, this time at The Pour House.
- The Back Nine Band is playing at The Office Tavern Grill.
- Head over to Golden Nugget Tavern for Cotton Mouth.
- Y’All or Nothin will be performing at The Buck Hotel.
Beyond the specific dates, some of our favorite spots have a ton happening all throughout the week, so be sure to check them out!
- Carney’s has a stacked lineup this week, including Family Night with rotating Disney Characters, live music from Special K, a rotating cover band with Sindi Raymond, Brunch with Sinatra & Friends, the Terry + John Duo, Dj Entertainment, a special Tribute Night, and the sounds of Escape Plan.
- And don’t miss Sunset Strip happening at Lake House Restaurant coming up.
That’s just a taste of what’s going on! For all the details, showtimes, and to leave a review of your favorite spots, head over to DrinkSJ.com. We’ll see you out there!

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